How long is the runway at KGAO?

KGAO has 2 runways; the longest is 6,500 ft.

Yes — KGAO has 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist) available, per FAA NASR data.

Which Flight Service Station serves KGAO?

De Ridder FSS (DRI) serves KGAO. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.

KGAO — South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr

Galliano, LA · Elevation 0 ft · 29.4411, -90.2611

Runways

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting	Heading (magnetic, approx)	VGSI	Displaced threshold
18/36	6,500 ft	100 ft	Asphalt (good)	Medium intensity	18 178° / 36 358°	18 PAPI (4-light, left) / 36 PAPI (4-light, left)	—
H1	60 ft	60 ft	Concrete (good)	Not lighted	H1 —	—	—

Frequencies

CTAF/UNICOM: 123 MHz
CLD: 120.85 MHz — Clearance Delivery
AWOS: 118.175 MHz
APP/DEP: 120.85 MHz — New Orleans Approach/Departure
APP/DEP: 256.9 MHz — New Orleans Approach/Departure

Airport info

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist)
Attendance: ALL ALL
Magnetic variation: 2°E (1995)
Flight service: De Ridder FSS (DRI) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
NOTAM file: DRI ↗

Remarks (4)

SSALR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18 AND MIRL RWY 18 & 36 PRESET LOW INTST DUSK-DAWN; PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF.
ALL SFC WORK IN PROG MOWING. BIRD ACTY INVOF RWY 18/36.
FOR CD CTC NEW ORLEANS APCH AT 504-471-4350 OR 120.85.
CTC APRT MGR FOR DSGND RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE.

Quick facts

What is the CTAF for KGAO?: The CTAF at KGAO is 123 MHz.
How long is the runway at KGAO?: KGAO has 2 runways; the longest is 6,500 ft.
Does KGAO have fuel?: Yes — KGAO has 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist) available, per FAA NASR data.
Which Flight Service Station serves KGAO?: De Ridder FSS (DRI) serves KGAO. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.

Weather

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Charts

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FAA Chart Supplement — South Central U.S. — open the regional PDF at aeronav.faa.gov ↗ (search it for GAO or Galliano).

Nearby airports

KHUM — Houma-Terrebonne — 26 mi
KMSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans INTL — 38 mi
L83 — Thibodaux MUNI — 40 mi
KNEW — Lakefront — 44 mi
KAPS — Port of South Louisiana Exec RGNL — 49 mi
KREG — Louisiana RGNL — 65 mi

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